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VCguy85
08-01-2007, 08:16 PM
I know i'll get shot down about this, but i did it, and it's been on for about a week now with no problems.

Pantyhose!!!!

The comparison shot..
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a151/VCguy85/DSC04466.jpg

The process..
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a151/VCguy85/DSC04468.jpg

The tools..
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a151/VCguy85/DSC04469.jpg

The finished product..
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a151/VCguy85/DSC04471.jpg

I've washed the car with them on and nothing happens, and the lights shine through perfectly. I don't have any runs yet, but for $3.99 a pair and the quick install, its worth it. Also my buddy doubled his up and it's even darker

Let me know what you think!

SIUlero
08-01-2007, 08:24 PM
very ummm....inventive?

i can't even see the cellulite anymore :)

billytheman1188
08-01-2007, 08:27 PM
LMAO! what a brilliant idea, but i would feel weird going to the store and buying some. hahaha. i can always have my mom do it.....

"hey mom can you buy me pantyhose for my car?"

TheMeaningOfLife
08-01-2007, 08:34 PM
"hey mom can you buy me pantyhose for my car?"

I just did that and all i got was a wtf kinda look. Id try it but id be afraid it would rip or tear ir worse yet come ndon and i got pantyhose haning off the back of my car!

DOHC_tuner
08-01-2007, 08:40 PM
sorry doesnt look that good, kinda looks like a faded tailight in the comparison shot. But since your cars black you should tint them complete black and that'll look a bit better. Nice back bumper and mufflers

teflone
08-01-2007, 08:54 PM
dude, you have issues.. lmao


But nice legs! LMAO

the rachet must have been for hitting your head until you came up with the idea!

j/k its a diff idea..

Oldsnut
08-01-2007, 09:14 PM
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: WTF, just spend the extra couple of bucks and by Smoking spray. Most guys I know would not admit to putting Panty Hose on their car. I can't beleive I just had to type this on a car forum.:lol:

mrmike
08-01-2007, 11:28 PM
It would look sexier if it didn't cover the whole light and maybe had some lace on it... I assume you're getting a bra for your Alero too? lolz thats just wierd...

adam337
08-01-2007, 11:39 PM
you make me lol, and wtf at the same time.

billytheman1188
08-02-2007, 12:17 AM
HEY, that was a good idea, fuck sanding your tails, spraying a few coats, then clear coating them. do you have pics of your buddies car with darker ones. I might do this, cause ive been wanting to tint the tails, but im too lazyyyyyyy to do all the work for the spray tint. LOL

TheMeaningOfLife
08-02-2007, 12:23 AM
HEY, that was a good idea, eff sanding your tails, spraying a few coats, then clear coating them. do you have pics of your buddies car with darker ones. I might do this, cause ive been wanting to tint the tails, but im too lazyyyyyyy to do all the work for the spray tint. LOL

Then get the vinyl.

Gr1m
08-02-2007, 12:53 AM
just get the film that i had, its basically window tint that goes on the outside of the tails

TheMeaningOfLife
08-02-2007, 02:56 PM
Where do you get it? I found the vinyl and the spray but no film like window tint.

greenbastard
08-02-2007, 03:07 PM
that is to funny. but hey i guess it works and if your comfortable going to buy pantyhose then go for it.

antichrysler
08-02-2007, 03:14 PM
lol interesting mod........ i'll leave it at that

Oldsman
08-02-2007, 05:01 PM
should have used fish-net

alerocar01
08-02-2007, 05:47 PM
interesting idea

steve-o
08-03-2007, 01:03 PM
interesting, but not my cup of tea.

p1mptress
08-03-2007, 03:00 PM
Interesting but in the "long run" you'll be spending more money replacing them. very different!

Kilroy
08-03-2007, 03:43 PM
Now you need one big enough to fit the entire care, and it will look like you tinted the windows, headlights, turn signals, and rear brakelight. Someone has to have a girlfriend who has a pair that will fit!! ;\)

steve-o
08-06-2007, 02:29 PM
:haha: LMAO

meadus101
08-06-2007, 11:15 PM
I love it.

lonnie
08-15-2007, 01:53 PM
You guys are crazy, but you got to give it to him his car has a decent a$$ and now a nice set of legs to match. With all jokes aside though that is a damn good idea, and of course not everybody is going to like it, but it is very creative. Good job!

AGT
08-15-2007, 03:18 PM
Damn!

What?

I got a run in my taillights :lol:

pawzbear
08-15-2007, 09:20 PM
i would be pissed if my bf was stealing my pantyhose. but.. who wears black pantyhose anyways? ugh..

i give u credit for being creative, and its nonpermanent and they can come off as fast as you put them on... ;) hahahha oh lord.

adam337
08-15-2007, 10:40 PM
^too easy..

VCguy85
08-15-2007, 10:40 PM
My buddy did it to his Ion

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a151/VCguy85/DSC04473.jpg

adam337
08-15-2007, 11:00 PM
why not just buy tint spray or vinyl.?

jayson_waltz
08-15-2007, 11:09 PM
kinda off topic but not really, has anybody ever used window tint to tint thier tails?

VCguy85
08-16-2007, 05:37 AM
why not just buy tint spray or vinyl.?

too much work

Aldog3788
08-26-2007, 11:35 AM
i used tint spray mine are as dark as fuck...pics coming soon as soon as i get off my ass to wash it...they cam out pretty good

billytheman1188
08-27-2007, 12:34 PM
kinda off topic but not really, has anybody ever used window tint to tint thier tails?

Im pretty sure Gr1m used window tint. Im not 100% on that though, just ask him.

steve-o
08-27-2007, 02:18 PM
too much work

It is not that hard to spray the tails at all, and will last a long longer. I bet every few months your gonna end up changing that panty hose.

Your friends ion is nice.

Vinalero
09-10-2008, 12:15 PM
A little follow up, what has become of those tails? Did the socks ripped off after two days or did it last a bit?

MattismodderX
09-10-2008, 01:22 PM
those will start to smell, after a few weeks of being outside with all the rain and road pollution. they might even get moldy

billytheman1188
09-10-2008, 02:01 PM
not to mention if you drive your car in the winter....you could get ice on the tails, then you try to scrape it off and it rips. lol

bizarre179
09-10-2008, 02:20 PM
WOW. Im not gonna rip on you, bc it did work. Amazing idea, just not for me.